Higgins Junior High School - Tatler Yearbook (Thompsonville, CT)

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The Tatler draiuatrjs of 1953 Albert James Albano, “Bones” Honor Student, Jr. Hi-Y, Grad- uation Photographs Albert is always very happy, Telling jokes so quick and snappy. Mary Jane Albano Honor Student, Sports Editor of Tatler, Glee Club, Home Eco- nomics Club Mary Jane’s hair is long and black, And for making friends she has a knack. Edward Avery, “Roland” Boys ' Choir, Student Council Edward is president of his class. In his subjects we’re sure he’ll pass. Robert Barrila, “Bob” Bus Monitor Robert is quiet and somewhat am- bitious ; However, at times he can be mis- chievous. William Baskerville, “Willie” Boys’ Choir, Traffic Committee, Basement Committee, Noon Hour Duty Billy likes all kinds of cars. When he owms one, he’ll travel far. Catherine Belanger, “Cathy” Home Economics Club, Traffic Monitor, Glee Club Catherine is a friend in need. As a Wave she will succeed. Dennis Blaney, “Bull” Glee Club, Basketball, Basement Committee, Chairman of Play- ground Committee, Student Council Dennis is husky and tall. His greatest love is basketball. Lynn Marjorie Blomquist High Honor Student, Home Economics Club, Literary Editor of Tatler Lynn is quiet and so shy. But on her we all rely. Howard Mills Bromage, Jr. High Honor Student, Sports Editor of Tatler, Junior Hi-Y, Nominating Committee, Base- ball, Basketball Physical Education is Howard’s aim ; He’ll surely make the Hall of Fame. Martin D. Buoniconti Martin may be rather short. But you can’t find a better sport. Donna Burgess Traffic Monitor, Lunch Monitor, Gym Monitor Donna is always in our minds. Because she is so nice and kind. Joyce M. Caramazza, “Carrie” Joyce is always laughing and gay. And always has plenty of time to play. Angela Carenza, “Angel” Traffic Committee, Girl’s Base- ball, Basement Committee Angela is i)retty and very gay. Smiling and happy throughout each day. Rita J. Carrieri, “Ree” High Honor Student, Literary Editor of Tatler, Home Eco- nomics Club, Glee Club, Class Dues Rita’s future is very bright ; Her career will soar as high as a kite. Hilda Grace Carzello High Honor Student, Grad- uation Photographs, Student Council, Home Economics Club, Glee Club Though she is a little small, Hilda is a friend to all. Mary Ann Cassamassa Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Class Gift Committee, Librarian, Girls’ Baseball Mary has a pretty smile. And is good natured all the while. William Chickosky, “Billy” Junior Hi-Y, Traffic Committee Billy .seems quite shy. But there’s a twinkle in his eye. James Colletti, “Jimmie” Glee Club, Class Flow ' er Com- mittee, Traffic Monitor, Boys’ Choir, Nominating Committee A member of the Glee Club is he. And talented as can be. 1

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Class Prspli rg (A Trip Into The Future) The class of ’53 As seen in ’63 F rancis Maciolek and Carolyn Harris through their magic wand take us on a trip into the future. Come along and see for yourself how we have progressed. ' Mike Nosal, Tim Provencher and Tony Romano are members of the famous basketball team, “The World Bouncers.” Judy Smith and Beverly Modzelewski are very popular stewardesses on the T. W. A. Airplane. They see the world while they work. Jean Marino and Joyce Shea became nurses and are assigned to the “Sub- marine Command.” Tommy Sacco, Fred Nestor, Sam Sferrazza and Albert Nitch are artists in New York. They have their own comic strip, “Bringing Up Mother.” Marline and Maureen O’Neill are secretaries for Dr. Richard Nowak, a noted physician. V Philip Quinn, Karl Russotto and Tony Scalia have excelled the records of all the former New York Yankee players. George Pare is the senior senator from. Connecticut. Rosemarie Peraro is furthering her singing career in France. Peter Pacholski, Bert Richardson and Francis Zator are successful farmers in Enfield. Eleanor Montano, Madelene Morrison and Alice Riley are hat check girls in the club owned by Richard Skizewski in New York. Jean Rega, Beverly Secondo, Marion Tkacz and Mary Lou Wagner are con- testants for the “Miss Universe” title. Rita Olschafskie and Carolyn Tanguay have become outstanding physical direc- tors in one of our leading colleges. June Pierog, Rita Santa Croce, Angie Vizzola and Vivian Wezowicz are models for Edward Nedjoika’s Fashion House. Diane Skower, Marianne Wrisley and Dorothy Zawistowski are the newest movie discoveries staring in “Shirts Ahoy”. Helene Rybczyk, Frances Vesce and Georgina Stacy are teachers at good old Higgins. The principal is Wayne Smyth. Mary Ann Sokol and Beverly Young are members of a girls’ basketball team. Wayne Michaels, a famous scientist, is working on a new product “Scino,” which will lessen all housework. Sam Peraro and Louis Secondo are to be auditioned for the radio and tele- vision version of the “Fat Man Series.” Raymond Vane and John Vella are the two newest comedians in Show Business and they are pretty good. Elaine Pease, Victoria Rush, and Joe Orefice are the new sensational dancing team on Broadway. Robert Jemiolo and Larry Kaminski have opened a coffee shop and expect to make over fifteen million dollars this year. Their workers seem pleased with their jobs especially Howard Daly. He’s “coffee taster.” Joan Luczai has organized a girls baseball team. Some of the players are Mary Jane Albano and Angela Corenza. Their great record is 10-0. No wins and ten losses. Angela Gatto and Vincy Gennusa have now become movie stars and are the most popular girls in Hollywood. The agents who helped them reach star- dom are John Crosson and Dennis Blaney. Lawrence Kiszka and his orchestra have toured the country several times. He sure pays a heavy income tax. Stanley “muscles” Garstka, a pro- fessional wrestler, has just defeated Kenneth “strangler” Cote in a close match. Robert Gregorski now manages his own baseball team. His best players are Carmine Criscitelli, Roy Curcio and a great new rookie Howard Bromage. N William Chickosky and Lawrence D’Addabbo have just left on a trip for the moon in a new rocket ship designed by Rupert Gove and Clifford Konopka. A new jet powered car has been made and is being tested by James Colletti and his partner Robert Combs. Professor Edward Avery and his assistant Robert Barrila have discovered a new chemical which will prevent rheumatism. Vincy Liquore has just written a book entitled “How to Stay Thin.” Anna Flasinski, Mary Ann Cassamassa, Catherine Belanger, and Vincy Gacona (Continued under Glass Will)

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Robert Combs “Bob” Basement Committee, Gradua- tion Committee Robert is rather quiet and steady ; But when there’s fun he’s always ready. Kenneth R. Cote, “Coach” Honor Student, Orchestra, Stu- dent Council, Traffic Chairman As a drummer he’s the best in the valley, Let’s hope his steps lead to Tin-Pan Alley. Carmen Criscitelli, “Herman” Student Council, Traffic Com- mittee, Class Colors For Carmen, there’ll always be fun. When a repair job is to be done. John Crosson, “Beans” Student Council, Nominating Committee, Class Artist When we need a poster made, John always comes to our aid. Roy Curcio, “Red” Boys’ Choir, Baseball, Basket- ball, Student Council, Traffic Committee Roy is red-haired and tall. And extremely .qood in basketball. Lawrence M. D’Addabbo, “Larry” Honor Student Lawrence is tall in frame. To be a carpenter is his aim. Howard Edward Daly, “Dale” High Honor Student, Editor-in- Chief of Tatler, Glee Club, Graduation Gift Committee Howard Daly is a mastermind. New inventions he will find. Judith L. Feld, “Jiid” Traffic Monitor She’s happy and never blue. There is no finei’ friend ’tis true. Anna J. Flasinski, “Ann” Librarian, Honor Student This little Kill of class 8-8, Would like to be a teacher some day. Mary Ann Frankowski Student Council, Tatler Staff Her siiarklinK eyes and wavy brown hair. Send personality throuKh the air. Vincie Gacona, “Vin” Baseball, Tatler Staff, Traffic j Committee, Home Economics ‘ Club ' Vincie is someone sweet, A person everyone likes to meet. 1 Mary Gallo, “Marie” j Home Economics Club, Traffic Committee Marie is dark and attractive, too. You’ll never find her feelinK blue. Stanley Paul Garstka, “Speed” i Tatler Staff, Student Council, Playground Committee ! An auto mechanic Stanley will be, I Rut it’s hard work as he will see. j f Angela Gatto, “Ang” Honor Student, Tatler Staff, i Junior Hi-Y, Home Economics ; Club Treasurer, Cheerleader, ' Most Talkative Girl Angelr.’s Kood at basketball. And as a cheerleader she beats us all. j Vincy Gennusa, “Vin” Honor Student, Graduation Photographs, Student Council, . Junior Hi-Y Vice-President, i Glee Club Secretary, Home Economics Club Vice-President, Class Vice-President When help is needed, Vincy is there. Always ready to do her share. Evelyn Anne Golemba, “Evie” ’ Honor Student, Graduation ! Photographs, Glee Club, Home Economics Club Evelyn’s small and a wonderful friend. Always ready a .helpinK hand to lend. Judith Golden Traffic Monitor, Bus Monitor, Basement Committee, Gym Monitor Judith is our happy-RO-lucky lass. She finds fun in every class. Mary Ann Golden Home Economics Club Her pretty blond hair is .somethinR to see. And her manners are as nice as can be. Dcnald Gongola, “Goldie” Basketball, Handsomest Boy, Basement Committee, Student Council, Gym Monitor To become a ball jdayer is Donald’s ambition. We ho|)e in some leaKue he’ll find a position. Rupert D. Gove, “Rup” j Student Council, Class Motto Committee, Basketball, Baseball, ■ Playground Committee, Traffic Committee Rupert played, on the basketball team, | To be a star was his fondest dream. I